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The following safety precautions must be observed at all times. Please read them carefully.
TRAINING
1)
Read the instructions carefully.
Get familiar with the controls and proper use of the equipment. Learn how to
stop the engine quickly.
2)
Only use the lawnmower for the purpose for which it was designed, i.e. for cutting and collecting grass.
Any other use can be hazardous, causing damage to the machine. Examples of improper use may include, but
are not limited to:
– transport of people, children or animals on the machine
– being transported by the machine
– using the machine to tow or push loads
– using the machine for leaf or debris collection
– using the machine to trim hedges, or for cutting vegetation other than grass
– use of the machine by more than one person
– using the blade on surfaces other than grass
3) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
4)
Never use the lawnmower:
– When people, especially children, or pets are nearby
– If the operator has taken medicine or substances that can affect their ability to react and concentrate
5) Remember that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their
property
PREPARATION
1)
Whilst mowing, always wear sturdy footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
2) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by
the machine or damage the cutter assembly and the engine (stones, sticks, metal wire, bones, etc.)
3)
WARNING: DANGER! Engine fuel is highly flammable:
– Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose
–
Refuel using a funnel and outdoors only. Do not smoke whilst refuelling or whenever handling fuel
– Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel whilst the engine is running
or when the engine is hot.
– If fuel is spilt, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid
creating any source of ignition until the fuel has evaporated and the vapour dispersed
– Replace all fuel tanks and containers caps securely
4) Substitute faulty silencers. Never use the machine without the silencer.
5)
Before use, always inspect the machine, especially the condition of the blades and check that the
screws and cutting assembly are not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged blades and screws in
sets to preserve balance.
6) Before mowing, attach the discharge opening guards (grass-collector or stone-guard)
OPERATION
1) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect
2) Mow only in daylight or good artificial light
3) If possible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass
4) Always be sure of your footing on slopes
5) Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled along by the lawnmower
6) Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down
7) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes
8)
Do not mow on slopes of more than 20°
9) Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawnmower towards you
10) Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and
when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed
11) Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety devices, such as the stone-guard and/or
grass-collector in place
12) Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine
13) On self-propelled models, disengage the drive clutch before starting the engine